Matthew 25:21

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Cross-references

In Matthew 25:23, the reward is identical for the second servant—same commendation, promotion, and invitation to joy.

Matthew 25:34-40 describes the righteous inheriting the kingdom for serving Christ in the needy — same reward of entering into joy for faithful deeds.

Matthew 24:47 promises the faithful servant rule over all the master's goods — identical reward to being made ruler over many things.

Matthew 7:21 stresses doing the Father's will for entry — same principle of obedient action rewarded here.

Matthew 10:40-42 promises reward even for small acts of hospitality — echoing that faithful service, however small, is rewarded.

Luke 16:10 Parallel

Luke 16:10 states the principle that faithfulness in little leads to faithfulness in much, directly reflected in the master's commendation here.

2 Corinthians 10:18 affirms that approval comes from the Lord, exemplified by the master's 'Well done' commendation here.

1 Corinthians 4:5 promises commendation from God when the Lord comes, exactly what the faithful servant receives at the master's return.

In 2 Timothy 2:12, enduring leads to reigning with Christ—parallels the servant being given authority over many things.

John 17:24 Parallel

In John 17:24, Jesus desires believers to be with Him and see His glory—directly parallels the servant's invitation to share his master's joy.

John 12:26 Parallel

In John 12:26, serving Jesus leads to honor and being where He is—same link between faithful service and sharing the master's presence.

Revelation 2:26-28 promises overcomers authority over nations and the morning star — echoing the servant's authority over many things.

Luke 12:44 Parallel

Luke 12:44 has the same promise: the faithful steward is set over all the master's possessions — direct parallel to the reward here.

Revelation 3:21 promises the overcomer a seat on Christ's throne — parallel to being invited into the master's joy and rule.

In Revelation 21:7, inheriting all things parallels the faithful servant's reward—both depict eschatological inheritance for the faithful.

Luke 19:17 Parallel

Luke 19:17 is the parallel account of the minas — nearly identical commendation for faithful stewardship.

Hebrews 3:5 Parallel

Hebrews 3:5 describes Moses' faithfulness as a servant in God's house — directly parallels the 'faithful servant' rewarded here.

In 1 Corinthians 4:2, stewards must be faithful — directly echoes the servant's faithful stewardship in this parable.

Revelation 22:3 shows God's servants worshiping in the new creation — ultimate fulfillment of entering the master's joy and presence.

John 14:3 Parallel

In John 14:3, Jesus promises to take believers to be with Him—parallels the servant being invited into the master's joy and presence.

Luke 22:28-30 promises apostles thrones and feasting for persevering with Jesus — similar reward of authority and joy in the kingdom.

1 Timothy 3:13 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 3:13, faithful deacons gain good standing and confidence — similar promise of reward for faithful service.

1 Corinthians 3:14 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 3:14, faithful work that endures receives a reward — same principle as the faithful servant's reward here.

In Nehemiah 7:2, Hanani is put in charge for his integrity — similar pattern of faithful service leading to greater responsibility.

1 Peter 4:13 points to future joy when Christ's glory is revealed — echoes the 'joy of your master' that faithful servants enter.

Revelation 2:10 promises the crown of life for faithfulness unto death — parallel to the faithful servant's reward of eternal joy.

Proverbs 27:18 says guarding a master brings honor — similar principle of faithful service rewarded with honor as seen here.

Proverbs 22:29 promises skilled workers serve kings — analogous to the faithful servant being given greater authority here.

Psalm 16:11 Parallel

In Psalm 16:11, joy in God's presence mirrors the servant's invitation to share his master's happiness—both depict ultimate joy with the Lord.